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Soil and the City: DIY Urban Composting

In All Things Lime

Don't trash those food scraps! Even a city slicker can compost to create nutrient-rich fertilizer for urban gardens. Here's how ...

By Jessica Ridenour | Comments [1]

My Ideal Urban Garden

In The City Gardener

I envision twining climbers and container-grown edibles on the deck, with hardy, colorful perennials below.


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By Bridget Murray Law | Comments [13]

In Defense of Squash

In The City Gardener

It may not have the aggressively healthy profile of green veggies, but give squash a chance and it delivers. ...

By Bridget Murray Law | Comments [14]

What Not to Grow in the City

In The City Gardener

My experimental urban veggie patch is revealing some dos and don’ts.

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By Bridget Murray Law | Comments [5]

Peppers Prep for Toddlers

In The City Gardener

Is it possible to make green peppers palatable to 20-month-olds? You may be surprised.

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By Bridget Murray Law | Comments [8]

Pickled Beans Aplenty

In The City Gardener

What to do when your kids won’t eat fresh beans? Pickle them (the beans, that is).


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By Bridget Murray Law | Comments [10]

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